
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy quits after 5 years in position
Louis DeJoy's departure comes as President Trump and Elon Musk's DOGE have floated the idea of privatizing mail service.
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Louis DeJoy's departure comes as President Trump and Elon Musk's DOGE have floated the idea of privatizing mail service.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy confirmed that the Elon Musk-led DOGE is now working with USPS.
The U.S. Postal Service's loss widened in fiscal 2024, although revenue rose slightly after two stamp hikes this year.
The postal service is in the midst of a 10-year plan to achieve profitability, but inflation is hindering its turnaround.
Congressman says "sick postal workers, not shots in the arms," will do the most harm to the USPS and its customers.
The crucial holiday season poses a test for the postal service, which already has slowed mail delivery amid budget pressures.
One AG called the postal service's October slowdown a "radical" plan that could "destroy" timely mail delivery.
Beginning October 1, the U.S. Postal Service is slowing down delivery services to cut costs. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett reports from Washington on the changes, which could have consequences for the millions of Americans who rely on the service to deliver medication or checks.
Stamp prices will rise to 58 cents from 55 cents in August. Meanwhile, regulators warn about a plan to slow delivery.
Mark Corallo, a spokesman for Louis DeJoy, confirmed the probe.
The FBI is investigating U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy for possibly violating state and federal election laws. He denies the accusations.
The FBI is investigating allegations of possible political fundraising violations by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy when he worked in the private sector. CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano reports.
Postmaster Louis DeJoy said the "rational" price increase is part of his plan to strengthen the postal service's finances.
Postmaster Louis DeJoy blames issues that "plague" the USPS, causing late deliveries for 20% of all first-class mail.
Postmaster Louis DeJoy said his plan will stanch billions in losses. Critics cite "deep concerns" about slower delivery.
Biden's nominees will diversify the board and perhaps provide enough votes to oust current Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.
Mail-in ballots for voters in some swing states are taking longer to reach election officials, USPS data show.
Annual pay rate to move mail across a 700-mile highway route is one of the highest among 1,600 USPS contracts last quarter.
Fourteen states sued and the judge called the controversial changes "politically motivated"
Operational shifts have allegedly led to a delay in mail delivery and backlogs.
House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney said DeJoy "could face criminal exposure."
At a press conference at the White House on Labor Day, President Trump said he would support an investigation into Postmaster General Louis DeJoy following reports that before leading the Postal Service he reimbursed employees at his private company for donating to Republican candidates. When the president was asked if he would support removing DeJoy from office, Mr. Trump said, "Yeah, if something can be proven that he did something wrong, always." Watch his remarks.
Employees for the postmaster general's former company, New Breed Logistics, said they were "urged" by DeJoy or his aides to make political contributions and given bonuses "to help defray the cost."
If it's proven that DeJoy did something illegal, the president said he would support his removal.
Lawmakers grilled Postmaster General Louis DeJoy twice last week on changes he's made to the U.S. Postal Service. Senator Gary Peters, the ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, is demanding more answers from the Trump appointee. He joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" to speak about the Postal Service and his upcoming Senate election.
President Donald Trump again suggested he may try to run for a third term in office, despite limits set by the 12th and 22nd Amendments.
There were 258 near midair collisions involving a military aircraft and a commercial aircraft from 1987 to 2021, with 13% of them being deemed critically close.
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who were stuck in space for more than nine months, took questions after returning to Earth.
Virginia Giuffre, who alleged Epstein sexually trafficked her to Britain's Prince Andrew, was in "a serious accident," her representative said.
Officers questioned four Chinese men who were found removing 32 files from containers behind the collapsed building, a police official said.
The Tesla CEO acknowledged his DOGE activities are impacting the electric vehicle maker's stock price amid boycotts and protests.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
Jury selection in Lori Vallow Daybell's trial in Arizona is set to start Monday. She is charged in the death of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow.
Even the most well-organized relief efforts are only as effective as the number of people who know about them.
There were 258 near midair collisions involving a military aircraft and a commercial aircraft from 1987 to 2021, with 13% of them being deemed critically close.
More than 800 employees at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health are expected to be cut.
All employees at the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which supports U.S. museums and libraries, were put on administrative leave Monday, an IMLS worker said.
Venezuelan migrants were slated to lose their government-issued work permits and deportation protections next week, on April 7.
Some people in the market for a new vehicle are rushing to claim models on lots, as current inventory is not subject to tariff price hikes.
Newsmax's share price soared when it started trading Monday on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "NMAX."
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
The Tesla CEO acknowledged his DOGE activities are impacting the electric vehicle maker's stock price amid boycotts and protests.
Stocks whipsawed on Monday on economic worries, ending the quarter with its worst performance in three years.
More than 800 employees at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health are expected to be cut.
Luna introduced a bipartisan measure to allow new parents in Congress to vote remotely around the birth of their child. Some conservatives are trying to stop it.
All employees at the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which supports U.S. museums and libraries, were put on administrative leave Monday, an IMLS worker said.
Venezuelan migrants were slated to lose their government-issued work permits and deportation protections next week, on April 7.
President Trump's expected trip to Saudi Arabia in May will be his first foreign trip of his second term.
More than 800 employees at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health are expected to be cut.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
Measles cases in the U.S., which have soared to nearly 500 infections this year, have created concerns for parents with children who are too young to be vaccinated.
Republicans and Democrats agree prior authorization needs fixing, but patients are growing impatient.
Syphilis rates in the U.S. rose to a 70-year high in 2022, and tripled in the Navajo Nation from 2019-2022. Dr. Celine Gounder takes a look at a program to help fight STDs on Indian reservations in the Southeast.
Carolos Lehder, who served over 30 years in a U.S. prison, once owned a luxurious hotel, which had caged lions and a large statue of John Lennon.
Virginia Giuffre, who alleged Epstein sexually trafficked her to Britain's Prince Andrew, was in "a serious accident," her representative said.
"I've seen a lot of strange insects, but this has to be one of the most peculiar-looking ones I've seen in a while," said one entomologist.
A United Arab Emirates court sentenced three people to death for the killing of Israeli-Moldovan Zvi Kogan, state media reported.
Tesla has been the target of protests around the world amid owner Elon Musk's affiliation with the Trump administration and his backing of European far-right parties.
Jordan Davis, the country star behind eight No. 1 hits, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to share a first look at his latest single and reveal a big announcement following recent CMA and ACM wins.
Jay Ellis, star of "Insecure" and "Top Gun: Maverick" takes on a fictional version of Warriors star Sleepy Floyd in "Freaky Tales," a genre-blending film set in 1987 Oakland that reimagines the night Floyd scored 29 points in one quarter and what happens when he becomes the target of a heist.
She was arrested on Saturday at a home in Marina Del Rey for assault with a deadly weapon, according to Los Angeles County deputies.
Richard Chamberlain, the actor known for a string of TV miniseries in the 1980s, including "Shogun," has died. He was 90.
To young Brandi Carlile, a girl coming of age and struggling with her own sexuality, Elton John was a flicker of hope in a confusing world. Today, the two music superstars are friends and collaborators, recording an album together, "Who Believes in Angels?"
As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was among the contacts listed in Waltz's Venmo account.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.
The Senate Intelligence Committee heard testimony on Tuesday from key players involved in a group chat on the messaging app Signal, in which the U.S.'s highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen were discussed inadvertently with a journalist. President Trump said that his administration would investigate the government's use of Signal. CBS News contributor and former CIA official Andrew Boyd has more on what it is and how it's used.
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.
"I've seen a lot of strange insects, but this has to be one of the most peculiar-looking ones I've seen in a while," said one entomologist.
Bees play a key role in the U.S. food supply, and the mass deaths could jeopardize that.
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
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Carolos Lehder, who served over 30 years in a U.S. prison, once owned a luxurious hotel, which had caged lions and a large statue of John Lennon.
A United Arab Emirates court sentenced three people to death for the killing of Israeli-Moldovan Zvi Kogan, state media reported.
Lori Vallow Daybell, the "Doomsday mom" sentenced to life in prison for killing her children, is in court for the Arizona trial surrounding her fourth husband's death. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports.
Police arrested a fugitive on the tropical holiday island of Phuket over a deadly prison breakout that freed a notorious drug lord nicknamed "The Fly."
Police released video of the operation, showing the vessel loaded with orange packages as well as four suspects with their faces blurred out.
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NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who were stuck in space for more than nine months, took questions after returning to Earth.
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The unmanned Spectrum rocket, an orbital rocket developed by German start-up Isar Aerospace, crashed and exploded 40 seconds after takeoff.
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